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  1. stepheda

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    #1 stepheda, Nov 9, 2010
    Hi please help me out. I got my 2010 C4S with Michelins, and they performed very well to the end of their tread. I replaced them with Bridgestones, because a set of four was $700 less than the Michelins, and I loved the BS on my 2002 Boxster. But while of course the BS were high performance, I don't think they were as good, and furthermore although there is still solid tread left there is huge wumph-wumph-wumph tire noise.

    So before going the $1900 route for another set of Michelins, I wonder about these Pirellis, which go for $1400 (figures per tirerack.com). And what's the deal with the PZero Rosso vs the PZero? Their descriptors aren't clear and the price is basically the same.

    I'm only considering these N-spec tires.

    Thanks for your help!
     
  2. GuyIncognito

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    #2 GuyIncognito, Nov 9, 2010
    I've had both Pzero Rossas and Michelin PS2's, and I vastly prefer the PS2's. they are worth they money.

    FYI: N-spec is pretty worthless, you can save a few hundred bucks by buying "regular" Pzeros/PS2s/etc.
     
  3. CMartin348

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    #3 CMartin348, Nov 9, 2010
    +1 had PS2s on at first and just replaced them with the PZero Rossas about 1,000 miles ago. Prefer the PS2s and will go back to them once these wear out.
     
  4. stepheda

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    #4 stepheda, Nov 10, 2010
    Could you tell what the difference was between the PZero and the PZero Rosso?
     
  5. Kds

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    #5 Kds, Nov 10, 2010
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    Porsches "N-Spec" tire is a waste of money unless you live in an environment where you can actually, and legally, drive at high speed on an autobahn for extended periods. And even then I have doubts as to whether or not I'd still buy them.

    Personally I prefer Pirellis over Michelins, although both are technically good, for me it just comes down to my perception of the steering feel.
     
  6. Driftracer3

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    #6 Driftracer3, Nov 10, 2010
    N-Spec tires are just simply tires that have been tested and approved by Porsche for their cars. Prices are no different, not like they make PS2 in N-Spec and non versions.
     
  7. GuyIncognito

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    #7 GuyIncognito, Nov 10, 2010
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    FWIW, Tire Rack charges a premium (~$200 per set of 4) for N-spec over "regular" PS2's. since many Porsche dealers source tires from Tire Rack (and not straight from the manufacturer or distributor), you will usually get charged a premium by the dealer too.

    to answer another question, I found the Pzero's to be louder in almost all conditions and greasier at the limit than the PS2's.
     
  8. David_S

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    #8 David_S, Nov 10, 2010
    As far as I can see from Tire Rack, they certainly make the PS2 in non-spec, Porsche N3 spec, and even a Mercedes spec - each with different prices (Mercedes being the highest).
     
  9. stepheda

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    #9 stepheda, Nov 10, 2010

    Thank you for your replies. I think when it's time to get a new set of four, or if I get around to shipping my car to Germany for a Nordschleife vacation, I'll get some PS2s.

    In the mean time, I made an inspection on my tires and it's really the rears that need replacing. I think I'll get another set of BS rears for the time being. In the near term most of the miles are highway miles.
     
  10. Kds

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    #10 Kds, Nov 10, 2010
    N spec tires are much more up here.
     

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